Word Origin & History

relax c.1420, "to make (something) less compact or dense," from O.Fr. relaxer (14c.), from L. relaxare "relax, loosen, open," from re- "back" + laxare "loosen," from laxus "loose" (see lax). Of persons, attested from 1837, "to become less formal;" meaning "to become less tense" is recorded from 1935. Relaxation "relief from work" first recorded 1548.

Example Sentences for relaxed

Changing that context begins with making sure a dog is relaxed before going to the groomers.

It sure will make me de-stress and feel more relaxed.

Relaxed and open and at the same time taut with the intention to appear relaxed and open, it's an actor's smile, a mask.

After more than seven years of trial and error, it is time to examine the outcomes of those relaxed initial eligibility standards.

No surprise, drunk animals were more relaxed and had less anxiety, and had trouble learning to avoid possible danger.

See how this remodel turned a dark home into an airy platform for relaxed living more.

But the official restrictions have been repeatedly relaxed over the past decade at war.

The best outfit for you will make you feel comfortable, appropriate, and relaxed.